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V330 JTO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,830 mi
Last recorded100,830 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 JTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 100,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket xenon kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills corroded away leaving large holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket xenon kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple holes in sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexis perished and ferruls corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished , ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished , ferrul corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded small hole forming on lip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

petrol cap seal perished / cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,740 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill) Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted, both sides.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,508 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight binding.

Offside Front brake has slight binding

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,384 miles

corrosion starting in both front inner wheel arches

stone chip in screen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,524 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,602 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 53,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,648 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,880 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,449 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 27,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V330 JTO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V330 JTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V330 JTO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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